Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Inflexion’s sale of SMD awarded Deal of the Decade in the North East Dealmakers Awards 2016

LONDON, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Inflexion is pleased to announce that our exit of SMD has been awarded Deal of the Decade in the North East Dealmakers Awards 2016. Founded in 1971, SMD is one of the world’s leading designer and … Read the full press release

E.ON wins contract to support National Grid’s stability with an innovative battery solution

10 megawatt battery will contribute to keeping UK power supplies stable Düsseldorf, Germany, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON has been awarded a contract with the British transmission system operator National Grid to support the power grid’s stability with an innovative battery … Read the full press release

Sonatype and CloudBees Launch DevOps Express Initiative

Fulton, MD., USA, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sonatype , the leader in software supply chain automation, today announced the launch of DevOps Express, a one-of-a-kind industry initiative that simplifies access to a set of integrated, battle-tested DevOps solutions aiming to accelerate any … Read the full press release

PTAir: BP launches new low carbon and carbon neutral PTA solution

LONDON, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BP today launched PTAirTM, a new low carbon1 and carbon neutral PTA brand with three products that offers a more sustainable solution for the polyester value chain through a combination of world-class technology and carbon management … Read the full press release

Sonatype Announces Nexus Repository Pro with High Availability and Software Component Analysis Built-in

DevOps native repository manager offers easy upgrade for installed base Fulton, MD., USA, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sonatype, the leader in software supply chain automation, today introduced the latest version of Nexus Repository Pro. The 3.2 version of Nexus Repository … Read the full press release

Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Barclays to transform the way people move money between Australia and the UK

Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Barclays join forces to shake-up, streamline and simplify payments between Australia and the UK Innovative link-up of CBA’s CommBank app and Barclays’ Pingit will allow customers to move money over 10,000 miles – quickly, securely … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce: This year’s yacht shows in Cannes, Genoa and Monaco will see MTU’s latest propulsion technology and service solutions

DERBY, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce is showcasing MTU’s latest propulsion technology and service solutions for sailing and motor yachts at this year’s yacht shows in Cannes, Genoa and Monaco. One of the highlights will be the new 10-cylinder version of … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce announces the appointment of Simon Kirby as COO

DERBY, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce announces today that Simon Kirby has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Simon will join Rolls-Royce in the coming months, reporting to Chief Executive Warren East. We previously announced that we would be appointing … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors blends luxury, style and power in the new four-door Flying Spur W12 S

Increased power, torque and responsiveness First four-door Bentley with top speed above 200 mph (325 km/h) Outputs increase to 635 PS (626 bhp) and 820 Nm (605 lb. ft.); 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds (0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds) … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange Group appoints Waqas Samad as CEO of Fixed Income & Multi-Asset Benchmarks, Information Services division

Waqas Samad appointed CEO of Fixed Income & Multi-Asset Benchmarks Leading FTSE Russell fixed & multi-asset indexes Reporting to FTSE Russell CEO Mark Makepeace LONDON, 12-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) today announces the appointment of Waqas Samad … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank research: parents willing to pay an average of £53,000 more to live near top performing state school

Average property prices have reached £366,744 in areas closest to  England’s Top 30 state schools  – 17% above the county average of £313,318 Homes near Beaconsfield High School in Buckinghamshire pay the highest premium of £629,021 (171%) compared to the … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank research reveals UK homeowners’ housing aspirations show signs of optimism

Almost three quarters of homeowners (74%) believe that they will achieve their long-term family home in no more than two more moves 81% of homeowners believe they will have to wait longer to reach their long-term family home than they … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank’s study shows Food and Drink sector eager to move ahead with expansion and development plans despite EU referendum vote

Build up to the EU Referendum had a negative impact on businesses, and leaving the EU is cited as biggest potential challenge to sector but wider outlook is positive Almost half of firms said that investment in their business had … Read the full press release

BAE Systems welcomes Emirati interns at their Military Air and Information business in the North West of England

LONDON, 09-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — We have welcomed three Emirati students as they begin an 18 week internship at our Military Air and Information business in the North West of England. This is the second year of a five-year internship programme … Read the full press release

Aviva: 83% of Brits call on the Government on its commitment to slash motor premiums by reforming whiplash compensation laws

83% want Government to honour its commitment to slash motor insurance costs Proposed reforms could reduce motor premiums by £43 Aviva pledges to pass 100% of the savings to its customers Since 2000, accidents have fallen by 40%, but injury … Read the full press release

Aviva’s second ‘Mind the Gap’ report: Europe’s pension savings gap surpasses €2 trillion a year

New findings from Aviva reveal that Europe’s pension savings gap remains a growing issue As European Governments grapple with public debt levels and the wider challenges of an ageing population, individuals will need to take greater responsibility for their own … Read the full press release

EBRD to work with EU and Sweden to finance the renovation and development of wastewater systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina

  LONDON, 07-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD is working with the EU and Sweden to finance the renovation and development of a clean water and wastewater systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina benefitting more than 35,000 people. Addressing such regional challenges … Read the full press release

EBRD with parallel lenders to provide €123 million to the Croatian food and pharmaceutical producer Podravka d.d.

Bank provides €123 million financing together with parallel lenders LONDON, 07-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a financing package of up to €123 million to the Croatian food and pharmaceutical producer Podravka d.d. … Read the full press release

EBRD to support Turkish subsidiary of the Sweden-based Group Systemair AB with €5.5 million loan

€5.5 million loan for construction of new greenfield site LONDON, 07-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Deepening its support for Turkey’s private sector, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of €5.5 million to Systemair-HSK, the Turkish subsidiary … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow nominated for five Times Higher Education awards

GLASGOW, 06-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Glasgow has picked up five nominations in the prestigious Times Higher Education awards. The annual awards, organised by the Times Higher Education magazine and sometimes referred to as the ‘Oscars of higher education’, … Read the full press release